Ashley felt accustomed to the outdoors as of late; void of any technology or disturbances.  Since their camping trip Ashley’s wanted to return to this ranch and enjoy nature as she once had.  This was her chance.

 

“Ashley, what exactly are we doing here?”  Spencer asked tightening her grip gently around her girlfriend.

 

“Well..”  She began as they took a turn into a small barely noticeable trail off to the side.  It winded upward toward a small clearing on the side of a hill.  “We’re here to enjoy ourselves.”  She added letting Spencer hop off the horse and quickly follow suit.

 

The blonde stood in awe.  Before her a large red blanket had been set out.  Two candles and a small vase containing tulips were placed in the center.  Ashley walked off into the brush and emerged with a large smile holding a basket in her hands.  “Heeey Booboo, I found a pic-a-nic basket.”  She did her best to imitate Yogi the bear.  Spencer giggled as they took a seat next to one another.

 

“Chuck usually gives Midnight tours to small groups.  They ride up these hills through a bunch of trails where they eventually stop not far from here.  There they spend an hour or so just enjoying a small camp fire and the moon and stars above them.”  Ashley looked up.  Sure enough tonight there was a bright full moon surrounded by millions of tiny stars.

 

“Aiden and I used to come out here as kids; Chuck would let us ride alone.  I found this place one day and since then this is the only place I actually feel comfortable enough to think.  And I mean really think.”  Ashley sighed contently.  She loved this spot.  Aiden knew of it but dared not to disturb her when she was here alone.

 

“What would you think about?”  Spencer scooted closer to her and placed her temple gently against the brunette’s shoulder.  A gesture which neither she nor Ashley ever grew tired of.

 

“Everything.  My dad, my friends, my future…my dream girl.  This may sound crazy but I’d sometimes describe her out loud.  I knew no one could hear me but it was comforting to know that I could voice how I felt without anyone judging me.  I always loved how even though these trees breathed and lived just as we do they never could judge you but could listen wholeheartedly.”  Ashley’s eyes wandered the foliage surrounding them, remembering how free she felt during those times.